Little Black Known History Fact: Odetta Felious

Little Black Known History Fact: Odetta Felious

 Odetta Felious was an African-American folk music singer who’s sound resonated throughout the civil rights struggle. Odetta, who simply went by her first name, recorded her first single called “Odetta... Read more

Little-Known Black History Fact: 'A Soldier's Play'

Little-Known Black History Fact: 'A Soldier's Play'

The Negro Ensemble Company's acclaimed 1981 stage production of “A Soldier's Play,” by Charles Fuller, premiered on Nov. 10, 1981. The original cast included Adolph Caesar as Sgt. Vernon Waters,... Read more

Top 10s: Our Most Historic Performance Venues

Top 10s: Our Most Historic Performance Venues

Before the days of integration, there was a network of concert halls and venues that featured African-American talent called the Chitlin’ Circuit. This string of venues throughout the eastern and... Read more

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Little Black Known History Fact: Odetta Felious

Little Black Known History Fact: Odetta Felious

 Odetta Felious was an African-American folk music singer who’s sound resonated throughout the civil rights struggle. Odetta, who simply went by her first name, recorded her first single called “Odetta Sings Ballads and Blues” in 1956 followed by “At the...

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Little-Known Black History Fact: 'A Soldier's Play

Little-Known Black History Fact: 'A Soldier's Play'

The Negro Ensemble Company's acclaimed 1981 stage production of “A Soldier's Play,” by Charles Fuller, premiered on Nov. 10, 1981. The original cast included Adolph Caesar as Sgt. Vernon Waters, Denzel Washington as Private Peterson, Samuel L. Jackson as Private...

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Top 10s: Our Most Historic Performance Venues

Top 10s: Our Most Historic Performance Venues

Before the days of integration, there was a network of concert halls and venues that featured African-American talent called the Chitlin’ Circuit. This string of venues throughout the eastern and southern U.S. provided a safe place for African-American musicians, comedians...

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What Would Hattie McDaniel Say to Viola Davis?

What Would Hattie McDaniel Say to Viola Davis?

In 1940 - 72 years ago this Wednesday, to be exact - actress Hattie McDaniel became the first African-American to win an Oscar. She won Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of Mammy in "Gone with The Wind," the blockbuster...

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